Albers Aerospace Expands Operations in Region
Albers Aerospace, a next-generation aerospace and defense contractor with a strong focus on delivering warfighter-relevant products and services, plans to grow its operations in Tucson.
Albers Aerospace leased 30,000 square feet of space at 3480 East Brittania Drive. The full expansion over three years will add 24 jobs to the existing employment base, primarily in operations and manufacturing, with an economic impact of approximately $36 million.
The facility became operational in July 2026.
Headquartered in McKinney, Tex., the company offers a wide variety of services, including precision machining, CNC programming and simulation, tool and fixture design, sheet metal fabrication, complex assemblies, specialized containers, specialized surface treatments and welding.
Albers Aerospace began in 2015, growing from a solo operation into a thriving team, and in 2021 the company began expansion plans. After multiple acquisitions in advanced manufacturing, CLS services and a dynamic innovation platform, it remains committed to excellence, its clients and the nation.
The purchase of Tucson-based Parallel Ventures in 2025 provided an opportunity to increase proximity and collaborative presence with customers in Tucson and the Southwest, and strengthen aerospace manufacturing capabilities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, mission-critical components to defense and commercial aerospace clients.
In addition to The Chamber of Southern Arizona, partners in the project include Arizona Commerce Authority, Pima County, City of Tucson, PICOR and Commercial Real Estate Group of Tucson.
“We have been very impressed with the aerospace and defense ecosystem in Tucson,” said John Albers, founder and CEO of Albers Aerospace. “Proximity to our customers, access to raw materials, good transportation infrastructure and a superior technical workforce are all critical to our strategic growth plans.”
“Albers Aerospace’s expansion reinforces Southern Arizona’s position as one of the nation’s premier locations for aerospace and defense manufacturing,” said Joe Snell, president and CEO of The Chamber of Southern Arizona. “Companies continue to choose Tucson because of our highly skilled workforce, world-class research institutions, military assets and collaborative business environment. We’re proud to see Albers Aerospace investing in the kind of innovation that keeps our region competitive on a national and global scale.”
“Tucson continues to attract companies that value innovation, quality, and talent. Albers Aerospace’s expansion reflects the strength of our manufacturing ecosystem and the outstanding workforce that calls Tucson home,” said Tucson Mayor Regina Romero.
“This investment builds on Tucson’s longstanding areas of excellence in aerospace and science, and reinforces our growing reputation as “Optics Valley,” a premier city for scientific research, aerospace, and astronomy,” she said. “Our technical talent pipeline will be instrumental to Albers Aerospace’s continued success for years to come.”
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